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I don't do jokes about rape. I don't do jokes about gays. I don't do jokes that are racist. As a comic, I'm boring I guess...
People often ask me, when they find out I do comedy (after they get over their shock), what kind of comedy do I do? Frankly, I don't know. Usually I just answer, "I do jokes about what pisses me off, and what I think is funny Often at the same time!" Then I'm asked, "Where do you do comedy?" This one always has me flummoxed. "Wherever they let me, I guess."
Lot of talk lately about what can and can't be said, or should and shouldn't be said. You're not allowed to say you don't think women are funny You're not allowed to crack a rape joke. You're not allowed to make a joke about slavery. Even if you're Chris Rock. I myself, have been accused of misogyny in my jokes. And for the fucking stupid, worthless, life of me, I have yet to find anything hinting at misogyny. Oh, I do jokes about women, because I'm heterosexual and women have been a part of my life (from time to time), but mostly, I think my jokes as they pertain to "the fairer sex" are more about constantly being mystified by what they say and do. I'm sure women can say the same about us horrible men.
I'm not saying I don't have slightly chauvinistic thoughts, I grew up in this patriarchal society as much as you did. More so. I grew up Mexican. My people are some sexist fucks sometimes. But, I fought against it, and now believe that all women are at least equal to men and deserve every single opportunity, pay...